Due to increased medical costs, Medicare recipients are required to contribute bigger __________ to hold down overuse.

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Medicare recipients are required to contribute copayments, which are fixed fees that patients pay directly to healthcare providers at the time of a doctor's visit, procedure or prescription drug purchase. These copayments discourage overuse of healthcare services and help to keep healthcare costs down.

Due to Increased Medical Costs, Medicare Recipients Are Required to Contribute